Backblaze, Inc.

Backblaze, Inc. is an American cloud storage and data backup company headquartered in San Mateo, California. Founded in 2007, its mission is to empower customers by addressing their most challenging data storage needs, fostering innovation by eliminating issues of vendor lock-in, complexity, and high costs. The company also aims to make data storage remarkably easy and affordable.

Backblaze offers a range of products and services catering to both individual and business markets. Key offerings include Backblaze Computer Backup for personal and business endpoint protection, and B2 Cloud Storage, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution designed for software integration, developers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and various businesses. The company also provides specialized B2 products such as B2 Neo, B2 Overdrive, and B2 Reserve. Backblaze serves over 500,000 customers across 175 countries, providing scalable and secure solutions for diverse data storage requirements.

Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Gleb Budman, Backblaze has recently made significant strides in the market, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In June 2026, the company secured a five-year, $335 million data storage agreement with CoreWeave, solidifying its position as a crucial AI infrastructure provider. This deal has led to a notable re-evaluation of the company's market standing, highlighting its focus on the emerging "Neocloud" market and AI workloads. Backblaze is recognized as a leading independent cloud storage platform, emphasizing high performance, cost-effectiveness, and S3-compatible object storage.